As the cause for canonization of Jesuit Father Eusebio Francisco Kino — popularly referred to as “Padre Kino” and known as the “Padre on Horseback” — continues to progress, a small group from Arizona visited the famed missionary’s remains in Magdalena de Kino, Mexico, to create third-class relics for distribution.
Arizona group creates third-class relics of Padre Kino
Hope and joy reawaken when old and young come together, pope says
The pope continued his series of talks dedicated to the meaning and value of “old age” and focused on how important it is there be an “alliance” between old and new generations.
Newly found Maryland site reveals clues about Catholic colonists
While English colonists who arrived in the New World were looking for greater opportunities, many of the Catholic colonists who arrived in Maryland also were looking to escape religious persecution.
Good or bad nations do not exist since wickedness is everywhere, pope says
Today wickedness has pervaded everyone and there are good and bad people in every country.
Pope calls for peace, end to ‘barbarity of war’ in Ukraine
Despite the appeals, Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine and launched a missile strike that killed six people, including a mother and her 3-month-old baby, in Odesa April 23.
Ask Father Tom: Small acts still make a big difference
“To make a difference in the world’s suffering and pain, Mary teaches us to be present to others in joy and in sorrow.”
God’s mercy brings joy, comfort to those in need, pope says
“In the midst of our own crises and our difficulties, divine mercy often makes us aware of the sufferings of our neighbor,” the pope said April 24 at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica commemorating Divine Mercy Sunday.
Parishioners say Swahili Mass answers synodal call to listen diverse voices
Part of Pope Francis’ call is to “look others in the eye and listen to what they have to say” meant for the church to listen to diverse voices.